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In today's dating culture, we often hear the word "ghosting" thrown into the mix. Ghosting, the practice of ending a relationship abruptly, usually leaves us feeling lost, anxious, and confused. Why does ghosting happen? Do we really need closure? How can those struggling with goodbyes learn the tools for a healthy goodbye? And what are some ways we can manage our emotions during a breakup or significant life change? We spoke with Lia Love Avellino, licensed clinical social worker, modern love therapist, and founder of Spoke Circles, a group support hub, about the practice of "good goodbyes" and "power parting," healthy ways we can confront difficult emotions whether we're the recipient or the initiator of an ending, and advice for those currently struggling with a goodbye.

It’s no secret that working on our physical, mental, and emotional health can drastically change the quality of our lives. But how exactly can working on your emotional health with a supportive community be a transformative experience? And how can working on your physical health improve your self-esteem, relationships, and professional life? We spoke with Nate Checketts, Co-Founder & CEO of Rhone, a premium performance lifestyle company, about the importance of developing a mental health toolkit, the benefits of practicing gratitude, overcoming resistance to change, and his 12 pursuits initiative rolling out this year.  

In 2023, there were over 56,000 wildfires in the United States, which burned over 2.6 million acres. While we may be familiar with the environmental and structural effects of wildfires, the health impacts of climate change are wide-ranging. From extreme heat to massive wildfires resulting in long range plumes of wildfire smoke, what are the acute and chronic health issues we may experience? How does heat play a role in the worsening of wildfires? And how do these exposures impact the largest organ in our body: our skin? We spoke with Daniel Swain, PhD, a climate scientist at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA, about the causes of wildfires and the role extreme heat plays. We then sat down with Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH, dermatologist and Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, about important measures for protecting our skin’s health in the face of wildfires.

About 53 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with arthritis. How is arthritis diagnosed? Why and when does it usually arise? And what are the options available? We spoke with Robert McLean, MD, rheumatologist and member of the clinical faculty of the Yale School of Medicine, about the common types and symptoms of arthritis, from rheumatoid to psoriatic, various treatment options available, and the recommended lifestyle interventions to ease arthritis pain.

While menopause is a stage of life that most women will go through, it can still be shrouded in mystery, with perimenopause symptoms often flying under the radar. Misdiagnosis can be rampant, with symptoms often being attributed to other things. In this special episode, we pull together three powerful interviews we’ve had on everything menopause and perimenopause. From Sharon Malone, MD’s, overview on perimenopause, Gayatri Devi, MD’s, connection on menopause and brain fog, to the hosts of Getting Hotter - Falguni and Kruti’s - message about community as medicine, this episode shines a light on crucial menopausal topics to educate women on an important season of their lives.

8.7 million people in the United States have ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), and for such a common diagnosis, it tends to have many misconceptions. While the most notable characteristics are difficulty maintaining attention or focus with periods of hyperactivity, there are also positive characteristics of ADHD that we often ignore. What if we looked at ADHD from a strengths-based perspective? To explore this topic, we spoke with Ned Hallowell, MD, psychiatrist and founder of The Hallowell ADHD Centers, about helpful interventions, shared decision-making, and the overlooked strengths and positive characteristics of those diagnosed with ADHD.